Silas (contracted form of Silvanus, woody ), an eminent member of the early Christian Church, described under that name in the Acts but as Silvanus in St. Paul's epistles. He first appears as one of the leaders of the church at Jerusalem ( Acts 15:22 ) holding the office of an inspired teacher. More @Wikipedia
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